Former Homeland star Morena Baccarin has officially landed the female lead opposite Ryan Reynolds in the X-Men spin-off Deadpool. The Emmy-nominated actress reportedly beat out the likes of Orange is the New Black actress Taylor Schilling and Teen Wolf regular Crystal Reed for the role of Reynolds' leading lady, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In addition to Reynolds, who is reprising his role of the comic book killer following his appearance in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Baccarin joins previously cast T.J. Miller and Gina Carano for the project, which is slated to begin filming next month (15).

Fast & Furious 6 star Gina Carano has joined the cast of the Kickboxer remake. Jean-Claude Van Damme will appear in the revamp of his 1989 action movie, alongside Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista, former stuntman Alain Moussi and ultimate fighter Georges St. Pierre.
Carano, who is a former stuntwoman, will play a fight promoter.
The actress worked with the film's director, John Stockwell, on her 2013 breakthrough movie In the Blood.

Man Of Steel star Henry Cavill has parted ways with his on/off girlfriend Gina Carano, according to reports. The British hunk initially began dating the former mixed martial arts star-turned-actress in September, 2012, but split early last year (13).
Cavill went on to enjoy a brief summer fling with The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco, before reuniting with Fast & Furious 6's Carano in October, 2013.
They appeared to have sealed their rekindled romance by adopting a puppy together in January (14), but the low-key couple has since called it quits again, according to Eonline.com.
A source tells the website the split "happened a while ago".
Cuoco rebounded from her Cavill fling by dating and then marrying tennis player Ryan Sweeting on New Year's Eve (31Dec13).

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If the trailer for Scarlett Johansson's upcoming action film Lucy is any indication, her character is going to kick some serious butt. The director of Lucy, Luc Besson, is known for his high-octane action flicks, and is shifting gears by handing the leading role in this picture to a woman. Men have traditionally played the action hero in Hollywood films, but every now and then, a woman will come along to show them how it's done. Below are 10 of the most dangerous female action heroes that you must watch before Lucy hits theaters in August.
1. Hit Girl
Mindy Macready may be a sweet, innocent child, but her superhero alter-ego Hit Girl is a force to be reckoned with. Chloë Moretz owns the screen as the foul-mouthed fighter who can take on any grown man in Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2, two of the most innovative superhero movies of the 21st century. Below is a clip that demonstrates why Hit Girl is a champion.
2. Beatrix Kiddo
Quentin Tarantino's epic revenge fantasy Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2 features arguably the most heroic, empowering action hero ever put on screen. Uma Thurman is Beatrix Kiddo, a.k.a. The Bride (a.k.a. Black Mamba), and her purpose is to kill the men and women who tried to murder her on her wedding day. Every fight scene is epic, but the clip below is especially awesome.
3. Yu Shu Lien and Jen Yu
Ang Lee's masterful Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is noteworthy for having two women who can match any male soldier. Michelle Yeoh is Yu Shu Lien and Ziyi Zhang is Jen Yu, and in the scene below, both women go toe-to-toe in an attempt to assert their authority. I won't spoil the ending for those who haven't seen the film, but in this clip, the fight ends in a draw, so it's only fair to include both of them.
4. Hanna
In Joe Wright's techno-pulp action film Hanna, Saoirse Ronan plays Hanna, a 15-year-old assassin who is being tracked down by a government agency. As the film progresses, we see how tough and lethal Hanna actually is. Below is a user-generated montage of the film that provides a glimpse of Hanna's dangerous grip.
5. Ryan Stone
If you're one of the few people in the world who hasn't seen Gravity, you owe it to yourself to marvel at Sandra Bullock's heroic performance as Ryan Stone, an astronaut who is lost in space and uses her strength to find her way back home. The clip below is one of the more moving scenes from the film that highlights Ryan's courage.
6. Clarice Starling
Long before the television series Hannibal, we had Jonathan Demme's The Silence of the Lambs, which introduced the world to Clarice Starling, a feminist action hero if ever there was one. Jodie Foster won her second Oscar for her performance as Clarice, a strong FBI agent who overcomes sexism in the agency to track down a serial killer. The scene below shows the lengths Clarice will go to save the day, as she has a conversation with the creepy Hannibal Lecter.
7. Princess Merida
In Pixar's Brave, Princess Merida challenges conventions by playing archery and doing all sorts of activities "respectable" women aren't allowed to do. Brave is a wonderful movie that should inspire young girls to follow their dreams despite the obstacles that are in their way.
8. Mallory Kane
We don't know much about Mallory Kane in Haywire, but we do know that she's a fighter. Gina Carano emerges as the next Steven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme with her forceful star presence, proving that women can be iconic action stars as well. Below is one of the best scenes from the movie.
9. Sidney Prescott
Aside from being one of the best horror series in cinema history, Wes Craven's Scream franchise deserves credit for creating Sidney Prescott. Neve Campbell revises the "scream queen" trope with her performance as Sidney, a tough, no-nonsense teenager who refuses to be a victim. Unlike other slasher films with women at the center, Scream portrays its female protagonist as smart and sophisticated. Below is a clip that shows why Sidney is a unique, unprecedented female character in the slasher genre.
10. Foxy Brown
Pam Grier shines in this blaxploitation classic as Foxy Brown, a tough black woman who gets revenge on the mobsters who murdered her boyfriend. The blaxploitation films of the 1970s turned Grier into a star and sex symbol, and they inspired Quentin Tarantino to cast Grier in Jackie Brown, a modern revision of the genre. Below is a clip that shows why Foxy Brown is the coolest female action hero on this list.
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All of the futuristic gadgets, zany crimes and mashed-up metal on Almost Human have malfunctioned. The show finished its 13-episode run with a lot of gaps in the story. That was way too quick. It has been enjoyable watching John Kennex (Karl Urban) and Dorian (Michael Ealy) fight crime, but Almost Human has a ton of untapped potential. Questions need to be answered such as...
When Will the Antagonist Reappear?
Dr. Nigel Vaughn (John Larroquette) has established himself as the main bad guy. Or at least he is potentially. Vaughn is a rogue cyborg creator on the run. A crazed robot called an XRN (Gina Carano) still exists and as long as it's around, lives are at risk. The XRN killed countless people during the first run-in with law enforcement. When Kennex and the rest of the crew realize the XRN is functioning again, they quiver like a bunch of rookies on their first patrol.
The Insyndicate, the top tier of organized crime, still needs to be taken down. Kennex barely survived the Insyndicate's attack that killed his partner. And what about Kennex's ex-girlfriend, Anna Moore, who helped the Insyndicate in the attack? Almost Human must address these antagonists in future episodes. We got basically nothing from Season 1.
Stahl Is a Chrome. So What?
Nobody's perfect. Except maybe chromes. In Almost Human, chromes are genetically superior people who live longer, excel at everything, and mingle with their own. Valerie Stahl (Minka Kelly) is a detective, which surprises her fellow chromes. Usually, law enforcement is beneath a chrome. She has a lot in common with Kennex. The possibility of these two getting together seemed like a formality. Unfortunately, romance must take a back seat as Stahl was last seen dating some hotshot chrome. Would a chrome date a normal human?
The Wall and Future Sci-Fi Terrain
Many characters make references to the wall, a structure built to separate cities. People aren't allowed to cross the wall and it's not a place you casually visit. Vaughn made his escape (along with stolen XRN materials) by scaling the wall. What's on the other side? And what else can Almost Human do to wow us going forward? Dorian could clash with other cyborgs in potentially limitless action sequences. Kennex is weighed down by his inner demons. Investigating crimes, Dorian's partnership and Stahl's smile keep him sane. Let's hope he stays that way.
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Man Of Steel hunk Henry Cavill has sealed his reunion with mixed martial artist-turned-actress Gina Carano by adding a puppy to their family. The couple began dating in September, 2012, but split early last year (13).
Cavill went on to enjoy a brief summer (13) fling with The Big Bang Theory beauty Kaley Cuoco, before reigniting his romance with Fast & Furious 6 star Carano last autumn (13), and now it appears they are thinking long-term after becoming parents to an Akita pooch from Arkansas breeder Big Bear Akitas.
Representatives from the company shared a photo of the British hunk cuddling his new dog on their official website, alongside the caption, "We are proud to announce the newest members of the Big Bear family! Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) and Gina Carano (Fast and Furious 6) are the proud owners of a Big Bear Akita.
"It was so great working with Henry and getting to meet him as well as Gina was truly a treat. Both Henry and Gina are genuine and a joy to be around. It was truly an honor to add them to our extended family and thank them for their patience in meeting us and our children. It's not everyday that an A-list celebrity, much less 2 celebrities come to Beebe, AR to visit."
Meanwhile, Cuoco has also moved on - she married tennis player Ryan Sweeting on New Year's Eve (31Dec13) after a whirlwind romance.

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They're making a Gilligan's Island movie. Josh Gad is in it. This is the news we find ourselves facing today.
Gilligan's Island purists (there's a purist for everything) are probably hollering over the news of Gad at the center of this production. "The Book of Mormon kid as Gilligan? That's conflicts with my purism!" But as of yet, we're not entirely sure who Gad is set to play. The assumption: Gilligan. The official word: TBA. So, really, there are seven possible ways this movie can go...
Josh Gad as GilliganThe most straightforward adaptation of the sitcom, with Gad playing the bumbling title character who consistently thwarts his friends' attempts at escaping the confines of their desert island prison. Sight gags, goofy repartee, wacky laughs, and a simplistic message about believing in yourself and the people you love. Maybe Gad's Gilligan has a romantic flight with hometown gal Mary Ann? That'd sell. We mean, foster artistic merit. Directed by Shawn Levy.
Also starringThe Skipper... Kevin JamesThe Millionaire... Jason BatemanHis Wife... Allison JanneyThe Movie Star... Sofia VergaraThe Professor... Jon Hamm (in glasses!)Mary Ann... Ellie Kemper
Josh Gad as The SkipperYou know, for kids! If Gad takes on the role of the Skipper, a maritime man who has quite a few years on the rest of the characters, we might be seeing something in the vein of a Disney Channel vacation flick. Gad and his nephew "Gil" operate an ocean excursion for privileged youths and wind up on a crazy island adventure! Gad must wrangle these preteens (and teach them a few lessons about growing up) in this family-friendly 90-minute TV movie (with commercials). Rally the the small nation of people that wrote and directed the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movies.
Also starringGilligan... Rico RodriguezThe Millionaire... One of the Sprouse twins (maybe not the one with the naked pictures scandal, just to be safe)His "Wife"... iCarlyThe Movie Star... Somebody named ZendayaThe Professor... The kid from Iron Man 3Mary Ann... My cousin Kylee recommended Bridget Mendler, but, admittedly, Kylee doesn't know what Gilligan's Island is
Josh Gad as The Millionaire The quirky indie! We've seen a lot of stylistic liberties taken with old television programs and books, with an extra dose of contemporary eccentricity injected into properties like Dark Shadows or Fantastic Mr. Fox. Casting Gad as the (Internet) millionaire would kick off this new Gilligan with that dry, satirical flavor we find in so many offbeat indie flicks, rendering the entire island adventure a venue for deadpan non sequiturs and (quite appropriately) ukulele solos. Is Noah Baumbach available? No? Damn.
Also starringGilligan... Jason SchwartzmanThe Skipper... Mark Ruffalo (is he still doing this stuff, or is he all Hulk now?)His Wife... Charlyne YiThe Professor... Mark DuplassThe Movie Star... Zoe Kazan, or a Zoe Kazan equivalentMary Ann... Greta Gerwig, obviously
Josh Gad as His WifeThe broader-than-broad cross-dressing comedy! The kind of humor you find on the cutting room floor of Yogi Bear. If there's time to work in a plot between instances of human (and animal) flatulence, so be it. Overweight Gad playing the butt of every joke as Thurston Howell III's hilariously unattractive wife? That's not just comedy, it's America! Brett Ratner is already signed on for a three-picture deal.
Also starringGilligan, The Skipper, The Millionaire, The Movie Star, and The Professor... Eddie MurphyMary Ann... An actual woman that they rope in for some semblance of a romantic arc
Josh Gad as The Movie Star The classy Oscar candidate! Occasionally, a TV adaptation (i.e., The Fugitive) will reach far and beyond the constraints of its source material and actually churn out awards-caliber material. Casting Gad as a subversion of what we view as the epitome of traditional "celebrity" already lends itself to a more poignant and pensive Gilligan's Island than any of us might have anticipated. We're talking Sophia Coppola territory here. A drama that really says something about what it means for a septet of disparate humans to fend for themselves on a desert island.
Also starringGilligan... Michael B. JordanThe Skipper... Christian Bale (he'll gain the weight)The Millionaire... Jean DujardinHis Wife... Marion CotillardThe Professor... Sean Penn — is he still allowed to make movies?Mary Ann... Rooney Mara
Josh Gad as The Professor The sci-fi adventure! Gilligan's Island, less a few anthropomorphic monkeys and some liberties taken with coconut-based technology, was rooted in the laws of our universe. But you can say the same for Scooby Doo and The Brady Bunch, and they went on to face real monsters and impending asteroids in their film incarnations. Sometimes, the step toward the big screen warrants an inclusion of fantasy. Maybe the island isn't just uncharted, but cursed! Or the home of an undiscovered breed of monsters! Or a space-and-time-jumping beacon of electromagnetic energy that stands as an extended metaphor for the plight of the human soul! We can see the Bad Robot logo now...
His Costars:Gilligan... Dave FrancoThe Skipper... Dwayne JohnsonThe Millionaire... Idris Elba — now you're on boardHis Wife... Gina CaranoThe Movie Star... Zoe SaldanaMary Ann... Elizabeth Olsen
Josh Gad as Mary Ann Have you ever seen Head? The strange, cerebral, explosively meta deconstruction of the 1960s musical sitcom The Monkees? Well, we're thinking that the Gilligan's Island form would slink perfectly into these margins. It's surreal, it's ripe for analysis, it even has been suggested to represent the Seven Deadly Sins with each of its characters. Gad's casting as Mary Ann already raises an eyebrow, but a progressive and artful director might well give us something worthy of some deep dives. Charlie Kaufman, make Gilligan's Island about US.
His Costars:Gilligan... Jared LetoThe Skipper... Meat LoafThe Millionaire... Denis LavantHis Wife... Catherine KeenerThe Movie Star... Chloe SevignyThe Professor... Joaquin Phoenix
So which version are you rooting for?
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With prominent action roles already under their belts, these stars are preparing for the big time with upcoming projects that everyone will be talking about. Both Theo James and Jai Courtney will appear in Divergent, which is being billed as the next Hunger Games, and Rinko Kikuchi will join Keanu Reeves on screen for the upcoming samurai flick, 47 Ronin. Before their careers become as explosive as their movies, here are five of the newest action stars you should be watching.
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Hollywood stars Henry Cavill and Kaley Cuoco have ended their brief romance, according to a U.S. report. Just two weeks after it emerged the Man of Steel hunk was dating the blonde actress, sources tell E! News the couple's fling is now over.
It is unclear why they have called time on their relationship, but the split is reported to be amicable.
During their short-lived romance, the pair was photographed hiking together and holding hands outside a supermarket in Los Angeles.
Cavill previously dated Fast & Furious 6 star Gina Carano, while The Big Bang Theory's Cuoco was briefly engaged to rocker Josh Resnik.

Cast as "Crush," one of the professional combatants on the short-lived revival of the popular "American Gladiators" (NBC)

Appeared as a consultant on the Oxygen Networks’ reality series "Fight Girls"

Joined an all-star cast including Ewan McGregor, Michael Douglas, Bill Paxton and Antonio Banderas in the action thriller "Haywire," directed by Steven Soderbergh

Featured in the film "Ring Girls," about a quintet of women Muay Thai fighters

Made feature film debut in low-budget action film "Blood and Bone"

Summary

Mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano cut a striking figure during her swift rise to the top of her profession, beginning in 2006. Ranked No. 3 in her weight class worldwide, Carano's model-worthy features belied her ferocity in the ring, where she went undefeated for nearly three years before a devastating knockout in 2009. Prior to the loss to Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, Carano had begun to make inroads into acting in minor features and as a competitor on "American Gladiators" (NBC, 2008). She had also accepted the lead role in Steven Soderbergh's big-screen action pic "Haywire." Following the defeat, Carano appeared to step away from fighting to concentrate on what appeared to be a burgeoning career as an action star, despite rumors that her performance in the anticipated "Haywire" had been dubbed prior to release. No matter how the final product turned out, Carano remained an exceptional figure in one of the toughest sports around - a no-holds-barred scrapper who could dish out the abuse and look good while doing it.